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Clara Palmer's death in Cobb County Jail, the fifth in-custody fatality of the year, leads to calls for transparency regarding inmate safety and jail conditions.
Community & Society in ...
VetConnect 2025 in Riverdale, GA offers resources and networking for veterans on January 11th, including a Quilt of Valor ceremony. RSVP at www.tinyurl.com/vetconnect25.
A man was shot during an altercation at 1960 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy NW and is now stable. He reportedly tried to stop a shoplifter. The investigation is ongoing, with no suspects yet.
Shirley Jenkins, an 84-year-old missing woman in Georgia, has been found, with no details on her condition or discovery circumstances shared. She was subject to a Mattie's Call due to her poor eyesight and memory issues.
A man charged with assaulting transgender individuals in Atlanta received bond. Despite his arrest and history of such attacks, it is unclear if he will face hate crime charges.
A Gainesville man was charged with murder and assault after a fatal shooting at an encampment on Christmas Eve, leaving one woman dead and a man injured.
Hurricane Helene caused a $1.2 billion blow to Georgia's timber industry, with a loss of 90% of impacted timber, creating economic and ecological challenges for the state.
Sports in ...
Bevo XV, Texas Longhorns' mascot, is excluded from the Peach Bowl due to space constraints at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
East Point Police seek a man seen on video vandalizing a gaming machine with a sledgehammer at a BP gas station. A reward is offered for information leading to his capture.
The City of Duluth reinstates its Amnesty Program to help residents resolve FTA warrants or license suspensions by offering relief and options for legal resolution until April 30, 2025.
Gwinnett County Police are investigating the shooting death of Jackmerly Jouselis Hernandez-Rodriguez, with her ex-husband Victor Jose Yaraure Morillo wanted for the crime.
Politics & Govt in ...
Georgia state leaders, including Gov. Kemp and Sen. Payne, visited National Guard troops at the southern border to show support, especially during the holiday season.
President Biden commuted the federal death sentences of 37 inmates, including two from Georgia, while differentiating from cases of terrorism or mass murder.
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